Cathay Pacific has confirmed those former first class flatbed seats will be sold as business class – at the exact same price as the recliners – and “customers may select their seats based on the fare type and their Cathay membership tier prior to departure.”

Cathay Pacific Airways reported marginal full-year profit growth on Wednesday, but airfares fell because of intense competition as Asia's airlines continue to restore seat capacity after the pandemic.

Cathay Pacific Airways (HK:0293) posted a slight increase in annual profit for 2024, fueled by strong travel demand but tempered by rising costs and normalizing ticket prices. The airline reported a 1% year-on-year